This event is in the past.It took place on May 13, 2026 at Urasenke Foundation San Francisco.
Step into silence at this seasonal open hearth gathering where ritualized matcha preparation slows time and quiets the mind. A serene tea master guides you through three sips that feel less like drinking tea and more like remembering how to be still.
Japanese tea ceremony
Mindful meditation
Traditional culture
Intimate gathering
Tips
🍵"They served me emptiness... and it was delicious"
🧘wear comfortable socks (you'll be seated on tatami)
⏱️arrive early to settle into the silence
PUBLIC Furo Open Hearth
North Beach
Step into silence at this seasonal open hearth gathering where ritualized matcha preparation slows time and quiets the mind. A serene tea master guides you through three sips that feel less like drinking tea and more like remembering how to be still.
Japanese tea ceremony
Mindful meditation
Traditional culture
Intimate gathering
Tips
🍵"They served me emptiness... and it was delicious"
🧘wear comfortable socks (you'll be seated on tatami)
⏱️arrive early to settle into the silence
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